FIFA to sell pieces of World Cup final stadium pitch, could earn millions

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FIFA is selling pieces of the turf from the 2026 World Cup final stadium as memorabilia. These segments, priced between $450 and $1,200, are intended to generate revenue for FIFA after the tournament concludes. The sale aims to allow fans to own a piece of football history, with each fragment preserved in acrylic and accompanied by a USB keepsake. The official store describes the item as a unique collectible celebrating a major sporting event. FIFA expects to earn over $11 million from these sales. The turf pieces are available for shipping only to addresses in the United States and Europe.

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Players and coaches have criticized the quality of the field at MetLife Stadium.

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The pieces of turf will be priced from $450 to $1,200.

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FIFA will sell pieces of the World Cup final stadium pitch as memorabilia.

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FIFA will earn more than $11m from the sale of pitch pieces, according to The Athletic.

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FIFA is hoping to make millions of dollars from the sale of pitch pieces.

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Pieces from the turf used at the stadium will go on sale as memorabilia and will be priced from $450 to $1,200.FIFA is hoping to make money off the World Cup final even after the match is finished and the tournament is wrapped up.Segments of the pitch for the World Cup final will be up for sale starting at $450 per piece, football’s governing body announced on Saturday.Players and coaches have criticised the quality of the field at New Jersey’s MetLife, which usually uses an artificial surface for NFL games of the New York Giants and Jets. FIFA renamed the venue to New Jersey New York Stadium for the World Cup.FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, will earn more than $11m from the sale, according to a report in The Athletic.“Own a genuine piece of football history with an authentic FIFA-world-cup" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="2382" data-entity-type="event">2026 FIFA World Cup Piece of the pitch, permanently preserved in a premium acrylic with a USB keepsake,” the website says. “Each piece contains an original fragment of the iconic Final playing surface, making it a unique collectable that celebrates one of the world’s greatest sporting events.”The official store says each segment of turf is 17.5 by 17.5 by 17.5, although it doesn’t specify whether that figure is inches, centimetres or millimetres.FIFA said “the acrylic USB features an authenticity film, while offering a sleek, contemporary display piece. Presented in a premium hinged shoulder box with striking spot UV detailing, this exclusive item is designed for collectors, fans, and football enthusiasts alike”.FIFA is making the turf available to send only to addresses in the United States and Europe.

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